| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $247.81 | 12.739% | $279.3785 | $279.38 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.90 | 5.729% | $14.6963 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.93 | 13.633% | $109.0081 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.71 | 8.600% | $38.7811 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.79 | 5.247% | $172.3841 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.90 | 11.405% | $32.196 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.71 | 9.669% | $43.5496 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.75 | $689.9937 | $690.00 | $690.05 | $690.00 | |